6 contingents showcase Tacurong's culture, history in Talakudong Festival street dancing competition

Thousands of Tacurongnons as well as tourists from neighboring places flocked the main streets and the city hall grounds of Tacurong City on Sunday, September 18, 2016 for the culmination of the city's annual Talakudong Festival highlighted by the Lumbayag sa Kadalanon kag Kiay-kiay sa Talakudong or the street dancing and field demonstration competitions.
Six groups or tribes consisting of students and pupils from different schools in Tacurong City participated in the competition namely Tribu Salakot, Tribu Kuyog a Sayap, Tribu Kadsayap, Tribu Kudong, Tribu Silak and Tribu Manubiaw. These contingents showcased in their performances the culture and traditions of the people of Tacurong, the history of their city, and the kudong or the head covering which has become the city's emblem.

The competition were characterized by colorful costumes and kudongs here and there, cheers and loud hoots from the audience, and of course, talented and high-spirited dancers who never failed to entertain everyone present.

Here now is the result of  the street dancing competitions of Talakudong Festival 2016. Also watch the videos of their performances below.

Champion - Tribu Manubiaw
1st Runner-up - Tribu Kudong
2nd Runner-up - Tribu Kuyog A Sayap

Special Awards
Best in Music - Tribu Manubiaw
Best in Headgear - Tribu Manubiaw
Best in Costume - Tribu Manubiaw
Best in Choreography - Tribu Manubiaw
Best in Streetdancing - Tribu Kudong
Best in Street Showdown - Tribu Manubiaw
Best in Field Demo - Tribu Manubiaw

WATCH VIDEOS: Lumbayag sa Kadalanon kag Kiay-kiay sa Talakudong

Tribu Salakot


Tribu Silak


Tribu Kuyog A Sayap


Tribu Kudong


Tribu Kadsayap


Tribu Manubiaw